Pebble Turns to Crowdfunding (Again) for Latest Smartwatch 26 February 2015, by Nancy Owano
Pebble turns to crowdfunding (again) for latest smartwatch 26 February 2015, by Nancy Owano that this is the best and most efficient way for us to get our latest product to the people who want it most: people like you." Company CEO Eric Migicovsky called the new entry Pebble Technology's "next-generation" smartwatch, with targeted delivery in May. Supporters can choose from any of three colors – black, white, or red. In designing Pebble Time, the team followed their core belief: "A smartwatch should help simplify your life, it shouldn't try to replace your smartphone, or distract you even more," said Migicovsky. As for signs of campaign success, it appears one can't underestimate interest in wrist-mounted tech. At the time of this writing, with 30 days still left to go, supporters pledged $9,565,442 out of a $500,000 goal. Features include a new color e- paper display, readable even in brightest sunlight. The device is thinner (Pebble Time is 20 percent thinner than the original Pebble) with a design that comfortably fits the curve of the wrist. Other Never mind that there are a number of smartwatch features are a new timeline interface and battery brands on the market and that competition is life of up to seven days; compared with display fierce. Never mind that the marketplace is getting technology such as LCD or OLED, power crowded with brands in an increasingly competitive consumption is minimized. Also, Pebble Time's new smartwatch arena, with eyes staring beyond in wait microphone lets the user send voice replies to of the Apple watch coming out this year, no less.
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